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Assemblyman Ryan Scott Karben, D-Rockland, abruptly announced that he isÂ resigning his post today. The second-term assemblyman put out this statement a short time ago:

It is time for a new beginning. As I have discussed with some of my friends over the past few weeks, my elected service is one piece of what I hope will be an interesting and diverse professional career.

After spending more than 13 of my 31 years in public service, it is time for a change for me and my family. I was appointed to my first public position as a college freshman and leave my second elected office as a proud father of three little girls. I am stepping down today from the State Assembly to turn greater attention to them and my law practice and to fulfilling other personal and professional aspirations.

I will remain an active and vocal voice for better schools, a cleaner environment and lower taxes. I am grateful for the friendship and support of so many, especially my wife Lauren, my family, my campaign volunteers and my clients. It has been a privilege to serve.”

Karben has been a fairly high-profile assemblyman, frequently issuing news releases to the state press corps on issues of the day, unlike many of his rank-and-file colleagues who tend to work rather quietly and limit most communications to constituents.

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